I’m going to be tapped for most attic/garage work starting with an EMT conduit run from the attic POCO weatherhead to the lower left side of the array. I’ll also be installing the Renusol Racking components themselves.

My contractor will put in the double meter socket, handle grounding requirements, pull wires and oversee any work that I do. We will both install the panels themselves once they show up.

Speaking of panels, I’m vacillating between the Suniva OPT270 (ideal but scarce currently due to demand), OPT265 (contractor supplied at a decent price but also subject to availability) and Helios 265 Watt panels which are made locally right here in Milwaykee. They have an open door policy so I’m thinking I’m going to drop by the factory and have a chat with them. I can potentially save on substantial shipping costs with these guys if I can just purchase and pick up myself. The biggest issue may be finding four of them for a reasonable price.

Bottom line for the initial installation will come in between $3600 and $4000. On the 18th we’ll go over the details.